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Isolated lakeside house, view of glaciers & volcanoes, good for day trips - new!

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Nature in its most beautiful colours, completely silent
Comfortable sitting area with pull-out sofa & real painting from a local artist
Photos of the northern lights taken from the house
Exterior
View from the hallway of the large wooden terrace

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 665 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Hella, Rangárvallasýsla
  • Urridafoss Waterfall
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Turf House
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Kerid Crater
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living area

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Isolated lakeside house, view of glaciers & volcanoes, good for day trips - new!

Herrukot, our holiday home built in 2015, is located in a gorgeous isolated location right on the lakeside. The house contains two separate bedrooms, each with very comfortable beds that are 90x200 cm in size, a bathroom with a floor-level shower, underfloor heating throughout the house, living/dining room with a pull-out sofa bed for two, and a completely equipped kitchen including a dishwasher, a ceramic-top stove (4 hobs), and an oven. With a floor area of 66 sq.m, it offers a relaxing vacation. Wi-Fi is available at no cost, as well as bed linen, bath towels, and dish towels. The icing on the cake is the 60-sq.m wooden terrace with its own hot tub and a fantastic view of the lake, mountains, and the Hekla Volcano. The house is somewhat isolated, though because of its ideal location in the Southern Region, it is great for winter stays. The Northern Lights are a completely different experience as there are no lights from nearby houses. Our farmhouse is just 400 m away, you can certainly ride out from our farm. We're happy to help if you have any questions about your vacation. We have plenty vacation planning tips! We put a major focus on ensuring that your individual wishes are fulfilled, and are happy to help plan your excursions!

Property manager

Renate Hannemann
Premier Host

Languages

English, German

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Selfoss

Located in Selfoss, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Tre Og List and Skyrland Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Urridafoss Waterfall and Hella Golf Course. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Hella, Rangárvallasýsla

What's nearby

  • Urridafoss Waterfall - 14 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Selfoss Church - 30 min drive - 35.4 km
  • Turf House - 36 min drive - 42.7 km
  • Secret Lagoon - 43 min drive - 53.3 km
  • Kerid Crater - 43 min drive - 51.7 km

Getting around

  • Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurant Fosshotel Hekla - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪söluskálinn björk - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Café María - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Isolated lakeside house, view of glaciers & volcanoes, good for day trips - new! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Isolated lakeside house, view of glaciers & volcanoes, good for day trips - new!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Isolated lakeside house, view of glaciers & volcanoes, good for day trips - new!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Isolated lakeside house, view of glaciers & volcanoes, good for day trips - new! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Urridafoss Waterfall and 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from Caves of Hella. Tre Og List and Hella Golf Course are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 196 out of 203 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 203 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 203 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicole R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring Break

Beautiful location, exactly as advertised. Had the opportunity to see northern lights from the porch. Highly recommend!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic!

We had a great stay here! The owner made everything super easy and self-explanatory. We found it to be exactly what we were hoping it would be - easy, comfortable, and perfect for day trips. We also enjoyed the hot tub on the deck and seeing the horses as we drove by each day.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

piper t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Fantastic !!!

We just stayed at Renate's cottage March 2025. This is a phenomenal cottage: Modern yet cozy, very clean, with large deck with hot tub overlooking the lake. Its private/quiet yet only about 20 mln out of nearest towns (supermarket, bakery, fuel, restaurants, liquor store) Great location if you have a car, within an 1 1/2 hours you can visit spots along Golden Circle, Pingtheviller National Park, Laugarvatn or Hvammik Spa. Hella Caves is 20 min away. Host was very friendly, responsive and helpful. Great stay ! Looking forward to returning !
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best stay we’ve have in Iceland

This was our third time visiting the island and we could not have had a better stay. The house was exactly what we were looking for, and the hosts were fantastic. The communication was excellent and they were kind enough to message us on an amazing display of the northern lights to make sure we didn’t miss it. I cannot wait to make sure my friends book this location on their trips and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

debra T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely lakeside cottage

The setting of the cottage is private and beautiful and we enjoyed relaxing in the geothermal hot tub in the evenings. Renata has horses and we did a one hour ride on the property which we thoroughly enjoyed. We would stay there again despite the 4/5 star rating. The cottage is well stocked with dishes, spices and oil, but it was not very conducive to cooking due to the limited scratched up Tephlon pans. There are also no screens on the windows (which I think may be the norm in Iceland) so we had quite a few fly visitors join us inside after having the windows open. Despite these minor issues, we loved the setting and waking up to the beautiful views of the lake and glacier. Truly stunning. Very easy to access all of the south Iceland and golden circle highlights.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ilka B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bliss by the lake

impressive views of lake and mountains and we saw northern lights!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda Brooke K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellence

Great location for trips, beautiful location and views, comfortable home.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely amazing home with beautiful views!

From booking, Renate was very responsive and helpful even flexible with our check-in/out times. The house was a perfect getaway and a great location between Reykjavik and Vik. The home was surrounded by beautiful views, the lake, and Icelandic horses!! We plan to visit again in the spring and will definitely book again. Thank you Renate for offering your home!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaina G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend away

House was very clean and had everything we could ask for. Location was remote but gorgeous. We had amazing views of th northern lights 2 of the 3 nights we stayed. Was a good midway point for all of the things we wanted to see. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation

The property was very clean and just like the photos showed. The location is remote but that was what we were looking for. Renate responded quickly to all of our questions. We loved the hot tub!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

Everything was as described. The loons on the lake were an added bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tobias Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage at the lake

What you see is what you get :-) Lovely cottage at the lake with great hosts. Lots of activities possible within 1-2h by car. We truly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just “wow!”

Choose this place for a great view over a lovely lake, a large deck with a spacious hot tub feed by natural hot water, very clean and thoughtfully built and supplied house, quiet surroundings and the best horse riding experience around! We LOVED our stay here. Renata and her family are so friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and beautiful

Amazing location. Very remote and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing lakeside view

Extended weekend stay in nature wirh waterfall viewings
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danette R., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good stay

Good location and everything that you need in a place.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mira W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property

A beautiful home situated on a quiet lake. Breath taking scenery and a perfect home base to travel around and see sights.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful!

The property & location were beautiful, and the host was most gracious. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location

Wonderful cottage to base touring southwest Iceland's beauty.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ricki S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake view full moon over the water

A wonderful place to stay! Hot tub was a delight. Heated floors are a delight.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay

The house is exactly as described. It’s very clean, comfortable and in a great location for day trips. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Perry H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and beautiful.

Had a wonderful stay. Best thing was the hot spring tub on the deck. Saw the Northern lights nearly every night. Hosts were very friendly. Good location for touring sth part of island.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacob M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The magic holiday home

Quite possibly the best place I have stayed, during the best vacation I have ever taken. A perfect place to stay, and the host could not have been more pleasant. Beyond impressed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cabin on the lake

Location - we loved being so close to the horse farm. Renate was very kind and welcoming and gave us a tour of the farm. We will be sure to return in the summer to go for a ride as well. The location was also great for the golden circle and the secret lagoon.Cabin - it was very well insulated and cozy, even in December. Everything was very well constructed (doors, windows, latches) and we had everything that we needed for delicious dinners in (we bought groceries from Bonus and Kronan). The beds were comfortable too. Hot pot - this was amazing! It was hot and very cozy. We enjoyed ending our days in the hot pot every night of our stay. Most nights were cloudy but one night, it was clear and we had a great view of the big dipper :)Thank you for a wonderful stay :)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

alex a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great get away option.

Nice location, close to golden circle attractions and not too far from downtown Reykjavik. Will come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

About the host

Hosted by Renate Hannemann

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Our German/Icelandic family has lived on the Herridarholi farm, some 400 m from the holiday home by the lake. We run a guesthouse there during the summer, and offer riding tours. Our agricultural operation runs year-round, with sheep, horses, and dairy cows.

Why they chose this property

Since Iceland is worth a visit even outside of the summer, we decided to offer vacations year-round as well. That's why we built a holiday home on the prettiest part of our 400-hectare farm, and so our Herrukot holiday home was born.

What makes this property unique

The isolated lakeside location allows for a relaxing vacation, especially when combined with the central location and the good access road. The house is so spacious and comfortable that even spending a day indoors when the weather isn't good is a fine holiday experience. The hot tub during a snowstorm or under the northern lights is an unforgettable experience!

Languages:

English, German

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